Mimosa tenuiflora Root Bark: An Ethnobotanical Perspective
The bark of this Amazonian plant, commonly known as quebracho blanco, have been utilized for time immemorial in folk medicine across the Americas. Ethnobotanical studies demonstrate the efficacy of M. tenuiflora preparations in treating a wide range of ailments, including inflammation. Locals utilize the root bark in multiple forms such as powde